Reservations are strongly recommended for Saturdays and Sundays. To make reservations, call 573.468.2283

Canoe/Raft Reservation Policy

Reservations should be made as early as possible. An advance deposit of one-half total cost of canoes or rafts is required to hold your canoes or rafts. No personal checks accepted. A 7 day notice before 6 p.m. is required to cancel or change your reservation in order to avoid loss of deposit.

No Show Policy

If you do not call to cancel your reservation within the 7 day notice and you fail to show up, you will lose your deposit. If we are holding the reservation with a credit card, that card will be charged for 50% of your rental fee.

Late Policy

All floaters must be back at the take out point at Meramec Caverns by 6 pm. A late fee will be charged to all floaters failing to do so.

Rainy Day Policy

In the event of inclement weather or high water conditions at Cavern Canoe Rental on the morning of your float (you must check with us first), and if these conditions still exist at noon, your deposit will be applied to a future date of your choosing. If these conditions change by noon, no deposit will be refunded.